Teen Room at the Ansonia Library to hold jewelry-making class Thursday

 The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.

Afternoon Tea V served on Tuesdays at Derby Neck Library

Tuesday, July 11
1-2:30 p.m.

DERBY - As in our pre-Covid days, attendees will be meeting on each Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. to enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. After the show, we will stay on for a discussion.
Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting. 

Join us in the Community Room!

Now watching: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

We ask that no food or drink be brought into the event at this time.

 The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

This is shared from the Library's website.

Derby Neck Library offers art fun for kids on alternate Tuesdays

DERBY - Every other Tuesday, bring your little one in-person to Derby Neck Library for some artistic exploration of various art mediums! 

Next session is tomorrow, July 11. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

One session will feature finger painting, while another will have stamps, and then another will have chalk. Your child will get to experiment with all sorts of artwork, bringing out their little Picasso (and maybe a bit of yours, too)! 

And the best part is, we clean up the mess. Join us!
This program is targeted to ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome!

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to hold Bottle & Can Drive Saturday

SMSM BOTTLE & CAN DRIVE

Saturday, July 15
9 a.m. to noon in front of St. Michael-St. Mary School, 14 Seymour Ave., Derby.

We also accept used sneakers!

The event is sponsored by St. Mary-St. Michael School HSA.

This is shared from the school's Facebook page.

Derby Board of Education appoints new principal of Irving School

Marc Russo

DERBY - The Derby Board of Education recently appointed Marc Russo as principal of Irving School.
Russo came to the Derby Schools on Feb. 8, 2018 as Dean of Students at Derby Middle School. 

In August of 2019, he moved into the role of Elementary School Dean of Students serving both Irving and Bradley Schools. He has collaborated with principals to create a safe and supportive environment and establish deep-rooted community relationships.

Russo earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Providence College, a Masters of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of New Haven and a 6th Year in Educational Leadership from Quinnipiac University. Prior to his move to Derby, he taught Language Arts and Math in North Haven for 18 years while coaching baseball, softball, and football.

Russo said, “I am humbled and honored to be able to renew my service to Derby Public Schools as the principal of Irving School. My focus is centered on advancing student progress, fostering social-emotional wellness, and nurturing and growing the Irving School community. I believe building relationships, embodying kindness, and answering these three questions in collaborative decision-making: Did we do the right thing? Did we work to the best of our abilities? And, did we show people we care? Irving Wildcats will continue to show respect to ourselves, to others, and to our school!

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew J. Conway, Jr. said, “We are thrilled at Mr. Russo's appointment to the position of Principal at Irving School. Mr. Russo brings his years of experience, relationship building and support for students, staff and families to his new role as principal. In Mr. Russo's 3-year tenure as Dean of Students for Irving and Bradley schools he has developed into a leader earning the respect of many students, staff and family members. With this type of experience in the school and district, he will hit the ground running. We were very fortunate to have had a highly competitive pool of candidates and Mr. Russo rose to the top throughout the process.

Board chairman Jim Gildea said, “Marc has a wealth of experience working with our students and staff both at the middle school and at the elementary school levels. Marc did an outstanding job in a very competitive hiring process and garnered strong support amongst all of the relevant stakeholders; parents, staff, administrators and board members, all whom were represented on the hiring committee. As Marc was the type of administrator, who rolled his sleeves up and jumped right in, he will offer a strong sense of continuity and I am confident that the school will continue to excel and maintain the close-knit family atmosphere that exists there.”

This is a press release from Derby Public Schools.

Seymour slates 'Build a Backpack' townwide scavenger hunt

The Seymour-based Love Mom XOXO Foundation, Inc., is a family bereavement 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Visit the nonprofit's Facebook page for more information.

Derby Day on Green to feature family fun, live music, more